Category Archives: Popular Music 1960s

The Beatles perform final UK concert at Empire Pool in London 60 years ago this hour (May 1 1966)


Video: 'The Beatles - NME - 1966 - Presentation'

(Sunday, May 1, 1966, approximately 6:35 p.m. BST) — The rock musical band The Beatles today made what would turn out to be their final live concert in their native Britain, performing at the New Musical Express Annual Poll-Winners’ All-Star Concert before an audience of 10,000 at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London. Continue reading The Beatles perform final UK concert at Empire Pool in London 60 years ago this hour (May 1 1966)

Folk artist Richard Fariña dies in motorcycle accident in California 60 years ago this evening (Apr 30 1966)


Video: 'Richard & Mimi Fariña: Bold Marauder'

(Saturday, April 30, 1966, evening PDT) — American folksinger and novelist Richard Fariña, 29, was killed in a motorcycle accident today in Carmel Valley Village, California, after a book-signing party for his first novel, Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me.

‘Good Lovin” by The Young Rascals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 30 1966)

(Saturday, April 30, 1966) — “Good Lovin’” by The Young Rascals peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Good Lovin” by The Young Rascals peaks at #1 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 30 1966)

The Beatles attempt another remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1966)


Video: 'I’m Only Sleeping (Rehearsal Fragment)'

(Friday, April 29, 1966, approximately 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London, as they attempted to remake John Lennon’s “I’m Only Sleeping.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt another remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 29 1966)

The Beatles begin recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1966)


Video: 'Eleanor Rigby (Speech Before Take 2)'

(Thursday, April 28, 1966, 5:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they attempted to remake Paul McCartney’s “Eleanor Rigby.” Continue reading The Beatles begin recording ‘Eleanor Rigby’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 28 1966)

The Beatles attempt remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1966)


Video: 'I'm Only Sleeping (Take 1 - Remastered)'

(Wednesday, April 27, 1966, 11:30 p.m.-3:00 a.m. British Summer Time) — The English rock band The Beatles continued production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 3 in London, as they attempted to remake John Lennon’s “I’m Only Sleeping.” Continue reading The Beatles attempt remake of ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1966)

The Beatles record ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 26 1966)


Video: 'Revolver (Recording Sessions Vol. 2), April 20th - May 5th, 1966' 12:58 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 3)
13:27 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 5)
15:43 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 6 End)
15:52 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 10) [Isolation Mix A]
17:21 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 10) [Isolation Mix B]
18:44 And Your Bird Can Sing (Take 10 + 6) [Instrumental]

(Tuesday, April 26, 1966, 2:30 p.m.-2:44 a.m. BST) — The English rock band The Beatles resumed production of their seventh studio album Revolver this afternoon at EMI Studio 2 in London, as they recorded John Lennon’s “And Your Bird Can Sing.” Continue reading The Beatles record ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ 60 years ago this hour (Apr 26 1966)

‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ by Cher peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” by Cher peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’ by Cher peaks at #2 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

‘Secret Agent Man’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Secret Agent Man’ by Johnny Rivers peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

‘Sign of the Times’ by Petula Clark peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)

(Saturday, April 23, 1966) — “Sign of the Times” by Petula Clark peaked at #11 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sign of the Times’ by Petula Clark peaks at #11 in USA 60 years ago today (Apr 23 1966)